14h ago
Senior Software Engineer, Back-end
Los Angeles
โจ $180k-$220k / yearest.
full-timesenior Hybridsoftware
๐ Tech Stack
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๐ผ About This Role
You'll design and build scalable backend systems for quantum technology products at a cutting-edge startup. You'll collaborate with researchers to translate scientific breakthroughs into production software, enabling real-world impact in defense, research, and industry. This role offers a unique chance to explore the edge where software meets quantum physics.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Design and optimize scalable Python backend applications
- Engineer high-efficiency service-to-service communication
- Translate research code into production-ready solutions
- Collaborate with product, frontend, and infrastructure teams
๐ Requirements
- 5+ years of backend engineering experience with Python, Rust, or C++
- Track record of collaborating across research and engineering
- Problem-solving skills and ownership-driven mindset
- Experience with algorithms, statistical models, or large-scale data pipelines
โจ Nice to Have
- Experience with gRPC, GraphQL, or REST
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Proficiency with Python web frameworks (Django, Flask, FastAPI)
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ Cutting-edge quantum technology impact
- ๐ก Collaborative research and engineering culture
- ๐ Hybrid work flexibility in Los Angeles
- ๐ Startup mindset with strong engineering standards
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
- 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
- 3Team Interviewยท 60 min
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